Accident Overview
On December 23, 2016, at approximately 1830 UTC, a Beech 58 aircraft, bearing Brazilian registration PT-ICU, was destroyed after impacting wooded terrain during an approach to Tabatinga International Airport (SBTT) in Tabatinga, State of Amazonas, Brazil.
Occupants and Injuries
The aircraft carried two foreign certificated pilots and two passengers. The two pilots and one passenger sustained fatal injuries. The remaining passenger received minor injuries.
Flight Route
The flight originated from Tefe Airport (SBTF) in the State of Amazonas, Brazil, and was destined for Tabatinga International Airport (SBTT).
Investigation
The accident investigation is under the jurisdiction of the Aeronautical Accident Prevention and Investigation Center (CENIPA) of Brazil. CENIPA has authority over any further information pertaining to this accident.
Aircraft Information
The aircraft was a Beech 58. No other details about the aircraft, such as engine count or year of manufacture, are specified in the released information.
Circumstances
The source provides no additional details regarding the weather, time of day, air traffic control communications, or the specific phase of approach. No probable cause has been stated.
This report is based solely on information released by the Government of Brazil and is intended for informational purposes only.